Graham Manufacturing has begun construction on a new 29,000-square-foot facility in Batavia, New York. The company, which is a division of Graham Corporation and produces vacuum and heat transfer equipment, will invest $4.1 million into the project, with an additional $13.5 million in funding coming from one of Graham’s customers. Operations at the new plant are expected to begin in 2025.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Dan Thoren, Graham Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our new facility will play a key role in enhancing our operational capabilities, providing the expanded capacity to accelerate production to meet our customers’ growing requirements, particularly the U.S. Navy. Moreover, it will enable us to make a positive impact on the Batavia community. Once operational, the expanded operations are expected to create 24 new full-time skilled positions, reinforcing our commitment to job creation and community development.”
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer added, “Graham’s Batavia, NY workforce and the products they make are integral to supporting our nation’s national defense, and today’s $18 million expansion doubles down on their world-class work as a strategic supplier for the U.S. Navy. I’ve been proud to secure vital federal funding for the U.S. Navy’s Submarine and Aircraft Carriers Industrial Base supply chain that the Navy relies on to purchase technology and equipment made right here in Batavia by Graham’s existing 367-employee local workforce. This not only supports these local jobs, but enables the new 24-job $18 million expansion that we break ground on today. With today’s expansion, I commend Graham for setting sail to reach new horizons not only in this company’s growth but in support of our national defense.”
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